The Journey

School of Medicine: The Admission Process

The medical school application process has changed significantly since Dr. Demondes Haynes applied 30 years ago. Read more to learn about the current SOM admissions process.

The Changing Landscape of Residency Applications

It was announced [in February 2020] that the first part of the licensure exam, USMLE Step 1, would transition from a numeric score to pass/fail with implementation January 2022. It was understood at that time that this would cause ripple effects. Dr. Loretta Jackson explains in detail.

OME Staff Spotlight

Robria Daniels-Brown joined the Office of Medical Education December 23, 2024, as an education administrator.

Simple Syllabus: Student Engagement and Acknowledgement

Simple Syllabus (Simple) is a valuable tool for both educators and students, designed to streamline the distribution of important course information and track students' engagement with the syllabus. Elizabeth Jacobs shares more detail about this tool.

2025 SOM Faculty Development Series

The School of Medicine and the Department of Advanced Medical Education have collaborated again this year to develop the 2025 SOM Annual Faculty Development Series. This series provides one-hour sessions throughout the year on topics that aim to enhance teaching and learning and the academic environment. The virtual sessions are held at noon and highlight the expertise and research of SOM faculty as well as faculty from other institutions.

December 2024

School of Medicine: The Admission Process

The Changing Landscape of Residency Applications

OME Staff Spotlight

Simple Syllabus: Student Engagement and Acknowledgement

2025 SOM Faculty Development Series

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